Easy To Be Free: The Songs Of Rick Nelson

Various Artists (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 16, 2006)
• Original Release Date: May 16, 2006
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Planting Seeds Records
• ASIN: B000FOT8EA
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #523,577 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Erasing Clouds / June 19, 2006

EASY-TO-BE-FREE is a true tribute - a rock-solid, enjoyable album -- renditions that show...Nelson's gifts as songwriter and performer.

Product Description

This 20 track collection gathers a potpourri of artists from around the globe, celebrating Nelson’s legacy with a special spotlight on some of his finest self- penned introspective songs. In a 28 year history of recording music, Rick Nelson went from rockabilly artist to golden age of rock n’ roll super star, has-been, LA country rock originator, singer/songwriter and then a rejuvenated return to rockabilly. No matter what his standing on the music charts, first and foremost Nelson was a musician.

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Rick Nelson - Singer, Songwriter, and Special Spirit, June 23, 2006

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Kent McCombs "nelsonfan" (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews
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Of the 20 tracks on this CD, 8 were written by Rick. I mention this because it underscores the song writing talents of Ricky Nelson, so overlooked in his wonderful and extensive musical career. I am absolutely thrilled with this CD. The musicianship of each group's performance is excellent and the renditions of each song brings a freshness to the spirit of Rick's legacy. The engineering is great and arrangements are special. Many kudos to Planting Seeds Records and those associated with this entire project for making this concept a reality. To say that some of the proceeds of each CD goes to cancer is heartwarming! The CD is a must for all Rick Nelson fans around the globe, both new and those who remember the love Ricky brought to all of us through his music, and career.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Rick Nelson - Music that makes me smile, June 25, 2006

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Sharon Sides (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews
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This is a wonderful CD. Each listening deepens my appreciation for the inspired and endearing arrangements of these great classics by so many excellent musicians who've honored Rick's songs and those he made famous with their talent and perspective. The underlying spirit of joy and respect for Rick's memory and musical legacy is contagious and moving. Delightful listening, impossible without the pull of heart strings reminding me of how important, and very special, Rick's music continues to be. Thank you Planting Seeds Records and all the people involved in making this high quality CD.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A well-deserved tribute, June 3, 2007

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Ken - See all my reviews
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This is a wondeful collection of performers saluting one of music's most underrated talents. It's consistently impressive material - and not just the hits. This CD is a chance to discover some of Nelson's lesser known work - and some lesser known artists who deserve your attention.